Your daily guide to community and cultural activities across the Emirates for March 15, 2017, including performances, festivals, art exhibitions, film creenings, health and fitness events, talks, classes, workshops and family fun. Aarti Jhurani rounds up 10 things to do today in the UAE.
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Abu Dhabi
Film screening
Book your spot to watch a screening of the films L’Échappée (2016) and A Present from the Past (2015) at Warehouse 421, in collaboration with Cinema Akil. L’Échappée, directed by Hamid Saidji and Jonathan Mason, is a kaleidoscopic journey through the streets of Algiers, in Hocine Filali’s ramshackle taxi (pictured). In A Present from the Past, Mokhtar, a filmmaking professor, receives an unexpected present on his 75th birthday from his daughter, Kawthar, a filmmaker in her early-20s.
March 22, 7.30pm to 10pm, free, Warehouse421, Mina Zayed, Abu Dhabi, rsvp at www.warehouse421.ae
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Abu Dhabi & Dubai
Comedy show
Have some fun with the gang from The Laughter Factory. This month’s line-up includes Greek-Canadian actor and comedian Angelo Tsarouchas, the laid-back and observational UK comedian Mark Maier (pictured) and 20-something rising Welsh star Matt Rees.
Today, 8pm, Park Rotana Abu Dhabi; tomorrow, 9pm, Grand Millennium, Barsha Heights, Dubai, all shows Dh140, ages 21+ only, 04 355 1862, www.platinumlist.net
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Al Ain
Cultural tour
Spend time with Emirati women and families in their homes and farms, as part of the Travel Through Our Traditions tour, organised by Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority and the Al Ain National Museum. The tour aims to offer the larger UAE community an insight into Emirati culture and traditions.
Until March 22, at 10am, starting from Souq Al Jabra, Al Ain, www.tcaabudhabi.ae
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Abu Dhabi
Kids’ camp
Sign up your children, ages 4 to 14, for the Sheraton Abu Dhabi Hotel & Resort’s Superhero Spring Camp. Children can enjoy various swimming pool activities, a range of water sports and beach games, as well as arts and crafts, fitness classes and boat excursions. Lunch is also included.
March 22 to April 1, Dh180 per day, Dh800 for five days, Dh1,400 for the full 11-day camp; get 20 per cent off for the first sibling, and 25 per cent for the second, Sheraton Abu Dhabi Hotel & Resort, Corniche Road, Abu Dhabi, email [email protected] or call 02 697 0272 to reserve a spot
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Dubai
Art exhibition
Through House of Cards, Tehran-based painter Afshin Pirhashemi presents large-scale works that describe how the dominant role of media in everyday life increasingly shapes world views. The artist incorporates popular culture references as well as iconic female protagonists to portray power in various ways.
Until May 25, 10am to 8pm, Sunday to Thursday; noon to 8pm on Saturday (closed Friday), Ayyam Gallery, Gate Village Building 3, DIFC, Dubai, 04 439 2395, www.ayyamgallery.com
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Dubai
Art event
Buy tickets for Art Dubai. An international art fair, it is a platform to view works by artists from the Middle East, North Africa and South Asia. The 2017 edition features 93 galleries from 42 countries, the highlights of which include Modern Symposium, the Abraaj Group Art Prize, Global Art Forum, Art Dubai Commissions and Sheikha Manal Little Artists Program.
Tomorrow to Saturday, 4pm to 9.30pm on Tomorrow, 2pm to 9.30pm on Friday, and 12pm to 6.30pm on Saturday, Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai, www.artdubai.ae, tickets from www.800tickets.com
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Dubai
Art exhibition
See the exhibition Homage Without An Homage. Featuring works curated by Cristiana de Marchi, the exhibition is a tribute to Emirati artist Hassan Sharif, one of the region’s most influential artists whose work impacted the local and regional contemporary art scenes. The showcase is accompanied by performances and video screenings, as well as talks which address various aspects of Sharif’s artwork, his career and legacy, presented by a core group of UAE conceptual artists.
Tomorrow to Saturday, 4pm to 9.30pm, Tomorrow; 2pm to 9.30pm, Friday; 12pm to 6.30pm, Saturday, Art Dubai, Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai, www.artdubai.ae
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Dubai
Pamper package
Book your spot to treat yourself to a premium hammam treatment by Shiffa and enjoy a complimentary 30-minute Shiffa facial treatment, at the Al Asalla Spa.
Until March 31, 9am to 9pm, Sunday to Tuesday; 10am to 9pm on Monday, Al Asalla Spa, Dubai Ladies Club, Jumeirah Beach Road, 04 275 3022, www.dubailadiesclub.com
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Dubai
Culinary show
Make a reservation for a meal at the World Trade Club to experience Le Petit Chef – an event that incorporates innovative 3-D project mapping. As food is prepared in the kitchen, guests witness the dish’s journey on to the plate with Le Petit Chef regaling the audience with the tale of Marco Polo’s travels to various countries, and presenting the native flavours of these lands through the meal.
Until May 27, at 7pm and 9.30 pm, only at the weekends, costs Dh450 per person, World Trade Club, 33rd floor, Sheikh Rashid Tower, Dubai World Trade Centre, book at www.dinnertimestory.com
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Dubai
Pamper package
Treat yourself to a hair makeover with The White Room’s deals this month. Get sleek, straight hair with the Amazon X-treme Keratin Treatment, a lightweight gel formula that smoothes the hair without leaving a greasy residue, and also conditions and reduces frizz. It lasts for 12 weeks. The service is available at a discounted price through March.
Until March 31, costs Dh500, The White Room, at Shop 1, Ground Floor, Marina Plaza, connected to Marina Mall; Boulevard Up Town, Fox Hill 8, Motor City; Al Seef Tower 3, Shop No. 2, BS01, Jumeirah Lake Towers; Ibn Battuta Mall, Dubai, www.whiteroomdubai.com
